Receptionist

Essex; Billericay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a part-time Receptionist to be the welcoming face of their school. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle clerical tasks efficiently in a busy environment. Proficient IT skills are a must, and familiarity with Bromcom is an advantage but not essential. This permanent position offers a supportive working atmosphere within a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and professional.
• Enthusiastic and approachable personality needed.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy school office.

Responsibilities

• Act as the welcoming face of the school for visitors.
• Perform clerical tasks as part of the role.
• Multitask effectively within the school office.

Skills

Proficient IT skills

Excellent telephone manner

Multitasking

Tools

Bromcom

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC4471-581S | Position Type: Administration | Pay Range: LG Scale 3

Position Start Date: Immediate | Contract Type: Part-time | Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 07/01/2026 Midnight | Date of Interviews:

40 weeks per year (39 term-time + 1 week holiday working)

We are looking to appoint a friendly and professional Receptionist who will become the 'welcoming face of our school'. As the first port of call for visitors, the successful candidate must be enthusiastic and approachable with an excellent telephone manner. This position includes some responsibility for clerical tasks. If you can multitask and work efficiently in a busy school office, this may be the job for you.

Applicants must possess proficient IT skills. A knowledge of Bromcom would be an advantage, although training will be given.

Information about the School

Mayflower High School is a happy, thriving and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive school which provides all students the opportunities with which to succeed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. An online check will be carried out on shortlisted applicants.

Staff development, at all levels, is very important with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential.

Further details are available on the school’s website at www.mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk. Please apply via the Application Form found under Vacancies and note that CVs alone are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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HR Office
Mayflower High School
Stock Road, Billericay
Essex, CM12 0RT Telephone: [phone]
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